What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to France?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to France is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 16h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to France?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and France?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to France. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Châtelet les Halles via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

How far is it from Kiel to France?

The distance between Kiel and France is 881 km. The road distance is 968 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to France without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to France without a car is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs €70 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Kiel to France?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Kiel to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to France train from?

Kiel to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to France?

The best way to get from Kiel to France is to train which takes 10h 18m and costs €70 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 16h 3m.

Where does the Kiel to France train arrive?

Kiel to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to France is 968 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Kiel to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 21087+ hotels available in France.

Kiel to France - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel to France by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAM - CDG
5h 57m
€90–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N74
16h 3m
€50–86
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
10h 18m
€74–281
Drive 968 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Pariscar 968 km
8h 48m
€148–213
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
6h 55m
€120–316
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
6h 55m
€113–285
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
3. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
7h 39m
€77–239
Train via Châtelet / Coutellerie
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
10h 37m
€74–279
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 13m
€64–78
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Pariscar
9h 17m
€208–289

Kiel to France by train

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10h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 881.3 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and France?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Châtelet les Halles via Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf, and Paris Nord in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 15h 50m.

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